The UPDF has launched a nationwide recruitment drive targeting ordinary recruits and a broad range of professionals, from pilots and doctors to teachers and musicians (see full list)The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise targeting both ord
Government is set to introduce a major reform in public procurement that will see use of collaborative procurement for common user items in all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as Local Governments.According to the PSST Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, “all Ministries, Departments
major corruption investigation has been launched into a Shs26.586 billion contract for the maintenance of Uganda’s national CCTV surveillance system. New documents have revealed how the contract was awarded, how the money was planned to be used, and the growing concerns surrounding its implemen
Newly appointed Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly, Joseph Ngere Paciko,- Credit: Madrama James/Eye RadioThe Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Ngere Paciko, has announced the screening of all parliamentary support staff to verify appointments, confirm employment status, and validate
KAMPALA, Uganda — As Uganda marks Martyrs Day on Thursday, churches across the country have intensified Ebola prevention measures following government directives to cancel the national pilgrimage at Namugongo.The annual religious event, traditionally held at Namugongo, attracts millions
KAMPALA — In a sweeping bid to plug massive financial leaks and dismantle deeply entrenched syndicates, the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has announced a major procurement reform. Starting July 1, 2026, all Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and Local
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has commenced the disbursement of Shs2.8 billion under the long-awaited Shs80 billion national cattle restocking programme. However, the intervention has faced immediate scrutiny, with critics and local leaders describing it as a "drop in the ocean" g
KAMPALA — The Government will on June 11, 2026, present the national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, with officials promising a private sector-driven spending plan focused on export growth, agricultural transformation, industrialisation and job creation.The budget will be read in
The appointment of Balaam Barugahara as Uganda's minister for Local Government has raised expectations that he will confront corruption widely viewed as entrenched within district administrations, where recruitment scandals, procurement irregularities and misuse of public funds continue to underm
The Forum for Democratic Change has accused the government of failing to prepare Uganda for fuel supply shocks, calling for emergency tax waivers and restoration of national fuel reserves as pump prices continue to rise amid tensions in global oil markets.The Forum for Democratic Change (F
